Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air
Viltrox · 56 mm · f/1.7 · Air
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
60
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Exceptional sharpness across the frame, even wide open at f/1.7, with 40% sharper corners compared to the older f/1.4 model
+Ultra-lightweight at 170g with compact 65 x 54.7mm design, making it highly portable for travel and street photography
+Exceptionally affordable at $139-180 USD while delivering optical quality that punches well above its price point
+Beautiful, smooth bokeh rendering with minimal focus breathing makes it excellent for both stills and video
+Silent, fast STM autofocus with support for eye/face detection
+Perfect 85mm full-frame equivalent focal length ideal for portraits and street photography
Worth Knowing
−No physical aperture ring; aperture must be controlled via camera body, which some photographers find inconvenient
−Vignetting at f/1.7 is noticeably high (1.3 EV) and lacks auto-correction, requiring manual post-processing
−Plastic construction feels lighter than expected and may feel less premium despite solid build quality
−No weather sealing, limiting suitability for harsh environmental conditions
General | |
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About This LensThe Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 has a slightly slower aperture than Viltrox's F1.4 model but compensates by being extremely sharp. The lens is very compact and lightweight while feeling sturdy and well made. It delivers good image quality with nice bokeh and comes with a price tag that keeps budgets happy. At this price point, it is clearly a value king. | |
| Brand | Viltrox |
| Release Year | 2023 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | Air |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Fujifilm X |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Fujifilm X |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  APS-C |
Physical57/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 170 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 65 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 54.7 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 52 mm |
Optics86/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 56 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.7 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 29.8° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 17.7 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 9020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 55 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.11x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction54/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 0 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 4 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 4 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |